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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 grades against the Fujifilm Z37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A2500 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm Z37 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37

 A2500 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
33
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (135g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
38
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $130